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5. Interpret complex datasets and make recommendations based on these findings.

Brief description

This module aims to provide practical experience in the application of a range of traditional and novel field/laboratory techniques for the investigation of realistic problems in environmental management and in biological/ecological investigations. Students will be involved in the design (including QA/QC measures) and implementation of investigations and will work within fixed practical and time constraints. Subsequently the approaches adopted will be evaluated against stated objectives and data interpreted with due regard to levels of confidence identified in the evaluation process.

Aims

This module aims to explain underlying principles and provide practical experience in the application of a range of innovative field/laboratory techniques appropriate to environmental management and biological/ecological investigations.

Content

This new module addresses key issues and developments in environmental and biological investigations. The module will explore the concepts of "best practice" and how they are implemented under realistic investigation scenarios. The scope of novel and emerging technologies in informing practice will be explored.
A series of lectures given by Aberystwyth University or external specialists will cover aspects of the design and implementation of investigations with particular emphasis on whether they are "fit for purpose". Further lectures will then introduce novel technologies, explaining their theoretical basis and potential applications.
Students will gain practical experience of the field and laboratory techniques described in lectures by undertaking an investigation of a problem related to the subject area that they are studying.

Module Skills

Skills Type

Skills details

Application of Number

Data handling arising from investigations – assessed in reports

Communication

Students will be expected to express themselves appropriately in their reports.

Improving own Learning and Performance

Detailed feedback will be given on assignments

Information Technology

Students will be required to source information from a variety of scientific publication databases - assessed in reports

Personal Development and Career planning

Students will have some choice in the area which is covered by their seminar, as such this will allow them to begin to specialize in areas of specific interest linked to their future career plans

Problem solving

Problem solving skills will be developed in the designing and implementing investigations

Research skills

Students will be required to undergo directed self-study and so will develop their literature research skills. These skills will be assessed in each of the module reports.

Subject Specific Skills

Advanced field investigation and analytical techniques – assessed in reports